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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 428.47 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 428.47 and 192.47 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 428.47 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/428.47 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 428.47 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 82,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,465.00/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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